2017 Chesapeake Rinkervous

davidbrooks

Have a drink for me boys.  I am not going to make it. 

Dream_Inn

Randy, 9 nights should be great!  & what a way to start!

David, sorry to hear you aren't going to make it!  I hope things will be ok with your boat.

I sure hope some people with kids show up, because we've got a lot of fun stuff for them as well!  (I just found out the Rinker from NJ isn't making it either, so that's a couple less kids as well.  Patrick, Krista and their family sure are some great people and will be missed there this year!)

Stoni2

Hi everyone, Laurie & Ken here.  We're at the same marina with Dream_Inn and are finally coming this year.  Looking forward to a fun weekend and meeting all of you.

Trashman

Watching the weather closely.  Looks like with each day the weather predictions get better.   Dont mind a little rain on travel day.  We are set to leave here friday in the am when tide is going out.  Tonight ill be going over a few things with my son such as using the radio.   Getting excited for our first real trip on the 270.  

Bayrunner

I just found out I will have to work Saturday.  If I can I hope to shoot over Saturday afternoon when I get off and try to meet up with everyone, even if it is just one night.

Handymans342

Bayrunner said:

I just found out I will have to work Saturday.  If I can I hope to shoot over Saturday afternoon when I get off and try to meet up with everyone, even if it is just one night.

Do it. Its worth it just to see Dream sloshed

LaRea

Stupid job.  Instead of spending a great weekend rafted up with fellow Rinker owners, I will be at my office writing a proposal.  Have a great weekend!  Photos ...

Dream_Inn

Handymans342 said:

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Bayrunner said:

I just found out I will have to work Saturday.  If I can I hope to shoot over Saturday afternoon when I get off and try to meet up with everyone, even if it is just one night.

Do it. Its worth it just to see Dream sloshed

Sure, I'll agree with you Handy!   @bayrunner - definitely come on up, Sat afternoon will work out fine.  Obviously the earlier the better!

@stoni2 - Ken & Laurie, glad to see you on the forum and can't wait to see you up in Still Pond!

@LaRea - I didn't know you had thought about the long trek up!  Maybe you can make it next year!

@trashman Friday morning should be perfect for the ride!  Smooth and not much wind!  Maybe some rain in the afternoon, but that's ok.  Saturday is looking to be perfect weather.  My son is looking forward to fishing with your son!

rasbury

We need more Rinkers in FL!

Dream_Inn

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Look at that Saturday and Sunday!! 

Dream_Inn

@trashman - here's a shot at 11am on Friday for the bay...looks nice and flat at 0 ft for the upper part of the bay!

Trashman

Cool.  We are expecting thunderstorms on Friday in philly but can't find any info on when they roll in.  I'm leaving between 8:30-9:30 am to ride the tide out. 

davidbrooks

@Trashman Take pictures of the ride through the canal between Delaware River and Chesapeake.  Always wanted to take that route.

Dream_Inn

Trashman said:

Cool.  We are expecting thunderstorms on Friday in philly but can't find any info on when they roll in.  I'm leaving between 8:30-9:30 am to ride the tide out. 

Should be late afternoon.  I'm seeing maybe 4-6ish.  So you should be fine in the morning.  It really should be a nice smooth ride all the way for you. 

davidbrooks said:

@Trashman Take pictures of the ride through the canal between Delaware River and Chesapeake.  Always wanted to take that route.

I've done half the C&D and it is really neat.  We may doing all of it and heading up close to Atlantic City by boat this August.

Trashman

davidbrooks said:

@Trashman Take pictures of the ride through the canal between Delaware River and Chesapeake.  Always wanted to take that route.

Will do!

Trashman

Dream_Inn said:

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Trashman said:

Cool.  We are expecting thunderstorms on Friday in philly but can't find any info on when they roll in.  I'm leaving between 8:30-9:30 am to ride the tide out. 

Should be late afternoon.  I'm seeing maybe 4-6ish.  So you should be fine in the morning.  It really should be a nice smooth ride all the way for you. 

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davidbrooks said:

@Trashman Take pictures of the ride through the canal between Delaware River and Chesapeake.  Always wanted to take that route.

I've done half the C&D and it is really neat.  We may doing all of it and heading up close to Atlantic City by boat this August.

Well that's good news, I'm starting to think with all your trips you have stock in Exxon LOL

Handymans342

You should have a speedo contest for all the guys dream

Dream_Inn

Handymans342 said:

You should have a speedo contest for all the guys dream

Only if you come up for it Handy!   We have had some pretty interesting contests over the years though, and a couple good ones planned this weekend.

Handymans342

Be careful out on the Bay today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Handymans342

Wow. Big storms up there tonight. Hope all is ok. Someone report

J3ff

I heard they are waiting for you!!

LaRea

The Beltway was really bad during rush hour.  I hope all vessels made it okay.

J3ff

okay, did no one bring a hot spot? was there no internet? did anything happen or what? 

reneechris14

Facebook shows the raft up,there'll having to much fun to post.they look pretty safe.

reneechris14

Build it up,build it up,here it comes,climax,(SILENCE) The pirates took them all.

Cableguy Greg

From the Facebook post, it looks like they had a great turnout.

Trashman

Just got back to philly.  Regrettably I was the first to leave.  90 miles up the Chesapeake, through the canal and up the Delaware back to philly.the little 270 made it,  What a ride!   I'll post some pics after I get settled. My son and I had a wonderful time and we met the nicest people. Jonn(dreaminn), Christine and his family, the nicest most generous people! .... There's more to post after I nap, lol

johnniewalker

Wonderful weekend! Thank you all!!!

johnniewalker

diggin2day1

Awesome!!!